The Scout House served our community well until over 4 years ago, when it became dormant, empty of memories.

The Scout Music House Committee and Athens Arts League want music and memories to echo throughout the Scout House once again. Your donation of $10, $20 or $50 will bring us one step closer to opening the doors.

The Scout Music House Committee is a committee working with Athens Arts League and the City of Athens, Alabama, to restore the 1938 Scout House on Washington Street in Downtown Athens. The goal is to turn this unused historic structure into a cultural center that pays tribute to Limestone County's musical heritage, provides cultural and educational programs for the community, and offers students hands-on experience in an educational music lab. Athens Arts League wants to empower youth by offering them the opportunity to learn about local music history, making music, and the music business. Athens Arts League also wants to enhance the community's art experience by providing a venue for house concerts, workshops, and other musical programs. Thirdly, Athens Arts League wants to preserve our county's musical heritage and history of the Scout House.

We welcome donations of any size. We want this to be an investment from the community. You can make tax-deductible contributions through Athens Arts League. Make checks out to Athens Arts League (Scout Music House in memo) and send to:Holly Hollman c/o City of AthensP.O. Box 1089Athens, AL 35612

Do you have expertise in construction, event scheduling, or music labs? Please email hhollman@athensal.us if you are interested in assisting with the project.

If you know of a music story or history of the Scout House that should be included in the documentation, please email Jerry Barksdale at jbarks2013@gmail.com